APRICOT CHEESECAKE BARS

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Another one of my dad's dee-licious dessert concoctions! An easy shortbread crust with cheesecake-like batter, topped with a tangy apricot spread. I call this recipe "bars," my dad calls it "pie," neither is really correct. But, for lack of a better description, I'll have to stick with what we've got...

Provided by SPOTTYSCOTTIEGIRL

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Apricot

Time 1h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces shortbread cookies
3 large eggs
½ cup white sugar
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup finely chopped dried apricots
½ cup sour cream
½ cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Process shortbread cookies in the bowl of a food processor until finely ground. Press into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Beat eggs and sugar together in a bowl. Add ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Stir in apricots and spread over crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up and the edges are slightly brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine sour cream and apricot jam in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and spread jam topping on top while still hot. Chill until set, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into 24 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 44.9 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 11 g

Kawish Qureshi
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I highly recommend trying this recipe. You won't be disappointed!


Gabriella Arua
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These apricot cheesecake bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that everyone will love.


Jackie Pillzy
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I've made these bars with peaches, blueberries, and even strawberries. They're all delicious!


saifullah
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These bars are also very versatile. You can use any type of fruit you like in place of the apricots.


Ambikapoudel Poudelambika
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. I usually make them the day before I need them, and they're always just as delicious.


Jasmine Jones
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These bars are the perfect size for a party or potluck. They're easy to cut and serve, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Temaria Rae
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The cheesecake filling is perfectly creamy and smooth. It pairs perfectly with the tart apricots.


Noyon Tara
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I love the way the apricots caramelize in the oven. It gives the bars a delicious golden brown crust.


freddy and foxy gaming
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These apricot cheesecake bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and the apricot filling is bursting with flavor.


Ella Clarke
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


water pop tarts
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These bars are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. I was so happy with how they turned out!


Peculiar
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I love the combination of apricots and cheesecake. These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Leanne Clarke
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfect. The crust is flaky and the filling is creamy and delicious.


Saad Rizvi
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These apricot cheesecake bars were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.